The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates. Ships and Shipping, Freight (Cargo), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Fuel Emissions (Transportation), Houthis, Suez Canal, Red Sea, War and Armed Conflicts The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates. NYT > Business